ObjectiveTo analyze and reduce the defects in nursing records for blood transfusion by continuous quality improvement (CQI) method, in order to prevent blood transfusion related medical disputes.
MethodsIn October 2014, CQI team was established to analyze the reason for transfusion record defects and make standardized process and quality monitoring forms for nursing record of blood transfusion. Six months after the implementation of CQI, 40 records were randomly selected before the CQI implementation (April to September 2014) and after the implementation (April to September 2015) for comparison and analysis.
ResultAfter 6 months of implementation of CQI, nursing record defects of blood transfusion decreased significantly from 228 to 55 items.
ConclusionUsing CQI method can effectively reduce nursing record defects of blood transfusion. CQI can also improve the quality of nursing records and prevent medical disputes caused by blood transfusion.
